Farmers allowed to protest at Jantar Mantar

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has agreed to let farmers to hold protest at Jantar Mantar in the capital from today till August 9.

DDMA has permitted a maximum of 200 protesters with identity cards at Jantar Mantar each day between 11am and 5pm.

Security cameras at Jantar Mantar, close to Parliament, have been inspected to ensure cops can monitor the situation.

The protesters will be taken to the site in buses with police escorts. Covid protocol to be strictly followed.

Farmers protesting against three Central farm laws since last November will today begin a Kisan Sansad at the national capital’s Jantar Mantar.